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March 6, 2012
This Month on Energy Savers: February 2012

This month, it was all about heat! Are you trying to decide whether or not to use your fireplace, space heater, or your heat at all?

February 28, 2012
Thinking of Your Thermostat for Savings This Winter

This has certainly been an unusual winter for most of the country.

February 27, 2012
LEDs: The Future of Lighting is Here

So, what do the little indicator light on your cell phone, a street light, an exit sign, and the common household light bulb have in common?

February 24, 2012
Have You Ever Participated in a Clean Energy Student Competition or Program?

This week, Eric shared with us a plethora of education-centered competitions, challenges, and other programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

February 23, 2012
State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program is Closed

On Friday, February 17, 2012, the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program closed officially in all U.S. states and territories.

February 22, 2012
Energy Department Makes a Difference Helping Students’ Careers

To stay a top competitor in today’s global economy, we need to make sure that students who aspire to be the next generation of America’s scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs can get the hands-on experience and training they need to lead our industries and businesses.

February 20, 2012
Thanks, George Washington, for the Energy Efficient Washing Machine!

A quick internet search will provide you a list of retailers who are cutting down their prices on ENERGY STAR products this President’s day, many of them also providing buy-back programs for old appliances and even offering appliance rebates!

February 16, 2012
How Did You Celebrate Valentine's Day Efficiently?

Perhaps you took the bus to dinner instead of driving, kept the television off for the night, or used candles instead of lights?

February 14, 2012
Fuel Economy Valentines

What’s more romantic this Valentine’s Day than taking a drive with your sweetheart?

February 13, 2012
TV or Not TV

According to the Nielsen Company, about 54% of homes in the U.S. had three or more television sets in 2009.